I am Co-founder and Director at SD Engineers – a structural and civil engineering consultancy based in London.

My approach to each project is to identify if something could be done more efficiently. Either by adopting a doing-more-with-less approach when choosing materials to use, or by optimising structural solutions to unlock the potential of sites. I seek out hidden opportunities to deliver maximum value on challenging and complex projects.

My experience spans historic buildings, performing arts venues, large residential developments, masterplans, and complex airspace extensions.

Over the years I have been fortunate enough to work on high-profile projects including the Stirling Prize finalist Tate St Ives, numerous Soho House projects, the Structural Award shortlisted Mary Ward Centre, and many beautiful bespoke private homes.

I have a keen eye for design and strive to deliver great buildings and spaces through close team collaboration. I appreciate how much good design benefits surrounding communities, and as such have volunteered as a Civic Trust Award Assessor since 2023.

Our team at SD has a genuine interest in sustainable design, and I am responsible for leading our approach to deliver lower embodied carbon builds through research, technology, and creative problem-solving.

Additional roles I have within the industry include being a chartership reviewer for the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), and on the panel for the IStructE Climate Task Force Group.

I thoroughly enjoy helping colleagues and peers reach their full potential through mentoring and knowledge sharing. As such, I regularly present CPDs on retrofit, circular economy principles, and maximising potential of existing buildings.

Outside of my life at SD, I have three wonderful young children, a dog, two cats, and three chickens to keep me busy. I work hard, alongside my wife, to strike the right balance of family life and running a business. I understand all too well how important a good work-life balance is and support our team in focusing on the same for themselves – whatever their situation might be.